The best times to buy summer garden essentials including the three you must buy NOW – and you could save over £180
Read on to discover why timing is everything when it comes to saving money
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SHOPPING experts have revealed when is the ideal time to stock up on major garden essentials to make huge savings.
Three of the key items should be bought this month in order to make the biggest savings.
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Gazebos are a must-have for the unpredictable British summer
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Boffins at comparison site Idealo have done the hard work for us and worked out that shoppers could save £183.84 if they purchase a gazebo this month, rather than in November, when they are at its worst price.
One shopper recently bragged about picking up a "huge" gazebo from her local Morrisons for just £20.
May is also your month for hedge trimmer shopping and you could save £12.80 as opposed to buying in August as their most expensive month.
As most parents will know, tearing kids away from screens can sometimes be a challenge, making garden toys a lifeline in the summer months.
If you're after something that will keep your little ones entertained for hours, what about the trusty pogo stick?
May is the best month to pick one up, creating a saving of £1.24 rather than in December.
For your other green-fingered needs, June has been officially crowned as the cheapest month of the year to buy garden bits in the UK, with the greatest deals on offer.
While June is ideal, buying garden goodies any time between the end of May and August is also promised to save you cash.
Idealo found that savings of up to £649 can be made by buying each item at the right time.
BEST AND WORST MONTHS TO BUY PRODUCTS Beach/ sand toy (Best: April, Worst: May) - £3.34
Water gun (Best: August, Worst: October) - £2.39
Trampoline (Best: July, Worst: November) - £37.80
Greenhouse (Best: June, Worst: December) - £177.24
Garden table (Best: June, Worst: March) - £18.67
Garden lighting (Best: June, Worst: October) - £16.19
Sun lounger (Best: June, Worst: December) - £14.27
Fire pit (Best: June, Worst: August) - £9.60
Parasol (Best: June, Worst: January) - £6.16
Garden shears (Best: June, Worst: December) - £3.13
Gazebo (Best: May, Worst: November) - £183.84
Hedge trimmer (Best: May, Worst: August) - £12.80
Pogo stick (Best: May, Worst: December) - £1.24
Katy Phillips, senior brand and communications manager at idealo tells The Sun: 'Our data shows that a little patience can go a long way when it comes to saving money on garden essentials this year.
"Holding off until the right month could save shoppers hundreds of pounds on big-ticket items like sun loungers, tables and fire pits.
'We'd always recommend comparing prices across multiple retailers before committing to a purchase. With a bit of planning, and by using apps with tools like price alerts, you can enjoy your garden for less and make your money stretch further this summer.'
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The best time to buy a hedge trimmer is May
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How to save money on garden furniture
Opting to buy your new garden furniture or items on sale could save you a lot of money.
Most retailers start discounting garden items after summer and will run promotions over the winter, but be aware stock can be far more limited during this time.
Retailers will start reintroducing more to their garden ranges during spring and may run limited promotions over bank holidays, for example.
You are unlikely to get a great deal just before or in the height of summer, but some retailers offer mid-summer clearance sales to get rid of old stock, so keep an eye out.
Remember to always shop around when making a big purchase, as even if one store has a sale on, you may be able to get a better deal elsewhere.
You can use websites like Price Spy to compare the prices of items across multiple retailers and see how the prices have changed over time.
Remember, you may not need to buy you furniture - you could save a fortune by up-cycling old items instead.
Giving dirty pieces a good wash and a lick of fresh paint can make them look brand new.
You can also pick up perfectly good items second-hand.
Try platforms like Facebook Marketplace or eBay to see if anyone near you is getting rid of old items - you may even be able to pick them up for free.
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